NASH, Thomas Volney 1947-2011

NASH, LINES, NOE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/5/2011 at 10:51:02

Thomas V. Nash

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MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Thomas V. Nash, 63, formerly of Marble Rock, died Monday, January 3, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 122 S. Main St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, Marble Rock. There will also be a visitation one hour before services on Friday at the community center.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Thomas Nash Memorial Fund, 1930 180th St., Floyd, IA, 50435.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charged of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneral.com .

[ Globe Gazette January 5, 2011 ]

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MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Thomas V. Nash, 63, formerly of Marble Rock, died Monday, January 3, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 122 S. Main St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 6, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, Marble Rock. There will also be a visitation one hour before services on Friday, January 7, at the community center.

Thomas Volney Nash was born on June 7, 1947, in Charles City, Floyd County, a son of Merle Calvin and Lola Mae (Lines) Nash.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools, graduating in 1965. He was inducted into the United States Army on September 27, 1966, where he served during the Vietnam Era in the Army Infantry. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star. He was also accomplished in earning his Sharpshooter Badge for the M-16 Rifle. He was honorably discharged on September 26, 1968.

He returned to Iowa where he worked for White Farm Equipment in Charles City, later for the Department of Transportation doing road construction and finally as a farm hand on local farms.

He was united in marriage to Katie Nash on August 20, 1969, in Charles City. In their 24 years of marriage they were blessed with four children. Thomas raised his children in a Christian home, teaching them life skills structured on morality and values.

In 1994 Thomas met Sharon Noe and they became a couple, sharing the past 17 years together.

Thomas and Sharon enjoyed going to area nursing homes playing the organ and visiting with the residents. Thomas was interested in tractors, collected John Deere Tractors, played cards and watched eagles with a tall cup of coffee in his hand. He especially liked the time spent in his garden. He was known by many kids as "Grampa Tom" and was loved by them all, leaving memories that are unforgettable.

Living family members include his partner of 17 years, Sharon Noe; one daughter, Tammie (Monte) Wolters of Rudd; three sons, Thomas (Deb) Nash Jr. of Osage, Tyler Nash of Rockford and Tim (Kelly) Nash of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Dylan Nash, Alyssa Nash, Brendyn Nash, Rylee Nash, Tim Nash Jr. ("TJ"), Austin Wolters and Aiden Wolters; two sisters, Gloria (Ray) Willer of Aloha, Ore., and Mirian Nash of Des Moines; one brother, Daniel Nash of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon's children and grandchildren were very special to Tom and they are: children, Reginal Noling of Coralville, Rebeca Noling of Des Moines; grandchildren, Shawn Noling, Justice Noling, Krystal Rivera, Dennis Shepard, Kayley Kenedy, Casey Kenedy, Coby Kenedy and Corey Kenedy; four canine companions, Key, Cuddles, Sadie Sue and AKC Registered Sadie Rose Noe Nash.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee Nash; twin brothers Stan and Steven Nash; and sisters-in-law Christine Nash and Sharon Nash.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Thomas Nash Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 94, Rudd, IA 50471.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock; 641-823-4457; www.reidsfuneral.com.

[ Globe Gazette, Thu., January 6, 2011 ]